adjective

contentious

/kənˈtenʃəs/ · say it: kuhn·TEN·shus

causing or likely to cause argument

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1. (adjective) causing or likely to cause argument or disagreement

2. (adjective) involving heated debate or argument

Examples

1. Abortion is a contentious issue in politics.
2. The contentious meeting ended without agreement.

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